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June 02, 2023
12 Cool Parks and Playgrounds in the Capital Region…And Beyond
Whether we like to admit it or not, we are living in a technology-crazed world. The good news is that we reside in an area where we can take kids to do many cool things that don’t involve media, including going to fun local parks and playgrounds. Not only is it a great way for…
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February 06, 2023
Navigating the “Fourth Trimester”: Guidance from a Postpartum Doula
When I found out I was pregnant with my first child in late 2013, I thought I had it all figured out. I consulted with friends, mulled over pregnancy blogs, kept all of my doctor’s appointments, read What to Expect When You’re Expecting, and, most importantly – I had the perfect matching Pottery Barn bedding…
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January 21, 2022
Low- or No-Cost Sledding and Ice Skating
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December 20, 2021
Keeping People at Home for the Holidays
Losing a parent is tough for anybody, but the pain was especially deep for Maureen, a resident of East Greenbush, whose mother also happened to be her roommate. Maureen had lived in her mother’s home for the past several years, but after her sudden death in 2020, and since her mom was the primary rent…
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February 11, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines: Protecting you, your family, and your community
COVID-19 vaccines are finally here and being distributed all over the world and right here in the Capital Region. These new vaccines have raised many common questions and concerns that we hope to help address for our members and the entire community. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why should I get the vaccine? The COVID-19 crisis has…
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November 24, 2020
A Holiday Season Like No Other: How to Care for Your Mental Health
I lost my Dad this year. Sometimes even saying – or in this case, typing – those words still seems surreal. And, after a year that has brought so much grief and tragedy for so many people, the upcoming holiday season, with all of its cautions and restrictions, can seem exceptionally overwhelming. I’m trying to…
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